The first official day of spring was earlier this month, and for once, it actually felt spring-y in Louisiana. These days are few and far between down here in the South, so I want to soak up every pretty day there is before temps reach triple digits. This also means that I get to put my spring clothing rack of new items to good use. Crop tops, bright colors, jean skirts, sequins and so much more are about to make their appearance here and on my Instagram!
I started my one-minute outfit posts as a way to help other women like me who live for each and every minute of their crazy mornings. I have a staff meeting on most mornings at 8:00 a.m., which means I know I have to leave the house in the precise timeframe of 7:30-7:35 a.m. If the clock hits 7:36 a.m. and I still haven’t left, I begin to panic. Some mornings (a.k.a. rare mornings) I have it more together than others, but a lot of times I am looking for a quick work outfit to help me get out of the house on time. Enter this navy jumpsuit.
Each New Year I hear people say, “New year, new you.” Well, I don’t exactly approach it like that. For me, it’s more like, “New year, improved you,” which is a lot easier to handle and a much more realistic goal. Not only am I always looking to improve upon myself, but my personal style gets a little revamp each year as well.
I’m not one of those people who is overly concerned with getting older, and in terms of style, I feel my personal style has only become better with age. Sometimes those Facebook memories from 8+ years ago can look pretty scary, but everyone goes through those trendy parts of life and lives through them. Here are a few rules that I have come up with over the last three decades that have helped me define my personal style.
One of the main things I look for in an item when I am buying clothing or accessory is versatility. I don’t want to invest in something that I can only wear one way or a limited amount of times. This is why if you look at my other posts, you see me wearing a lot of the same pieces each season. No shame in that re-wear game.
When I saw the print on this multi-colored J. Crew silk square scarf, I knew I had to have it for the summertime. Once I decided on all of the different ways I could wear this little beauty, it became of one my must-have summer style staples. So, if you are looking to add a pop of color to your outfit this summer or are looking to try a new trend, here are some ideas how you can incorporate a scarf into your laid back look.
Tis’ the wedding season, which means you will need to stock your closet with go-to dresses for all different kinds of wedding festivities. I re-wear dresses from wedding to wedding and have no shame in that repeat game. However, I could not pass up adding this $40 Victoria Beckham for Target dress to my wedding rotation this summer.
I am all about being casual during the summertime, and if you haven’t picked up on it already, I am all about getting the most out of each piece of clothing I purchase. One of the criteria for me to buy a new piece of clothing is that I have to really, really like it to the point that I will wear it frequently. That’s how I know I should purchase it. This leads to me wearing certain items on repeat, but I would rather that than a one-hit-wonder.
Stripes are a staple of my personal style, and this red and white striped dress is the perfect summer piece that you can transition into multiple looks to last all day. Here is an easy way to wear your casual stripes all day (and night) long.
